intrast

Michael Plischke

About this app

intrast – Find the right people, instantly

intrast is a community-connection platform that helps you find and connect with people based on shared skills, interests, and proximity. Instead of feeds, ads, or endless scrolling, intrast focuses on people and gives you direct access to a specialized, relevant network when you actually need it.

Whether you are looking for guidance, collaborators, neighbors, or people you can support, intrast helps you navigate connections with purpose.


What you can do with intrast:

Find people by skill, interest, and location -
Search for people using specific skills or interests, optionally filtered by local proximity. No algorithms guessing what you want. Just clear, intentional discovery.

Connect on your terms -
Message people directly using in-app chat, or link your socials so others can reach you where you are most comfortable. intrast supports connection without forcing it to stay on-platform.

Personal Q&A threads -
Every profile includes public Q&A boards. Ask someone a question related to their skills or interests, and their answer becomes visible to others with the same question. Practical, experience-driven knowledge shared by real people.

Instant updates -
Get notified when new members join who match your skills or interests. Your network grows passively without constant searching or upkeep.

Map-based discovery -
Explore nearby members using an interactive map view, making local connection more intuitive and visually engaging.

Custom profiles -
Create a profile with photos, bio, skills, interests, location, and contact links. Each profile acts as both a networking card and a conversation space.

Why intrast exists:

In a post-pandemic world, many people feel more connected online than ever, yet more isolated in practice. Traditional social platforms prioritize content, engagement loops, and chance encounters. intrast takes a different approach by helping people find each other based on what they know, care about, and want to build.

Instead of hoping the right people cross your path, intrast helps you seek them out directly.

Built for purposeful connection:

intrast is especially well suited for students, young professionals, creators, organizers, and community-minded people who want meaningful connections without noise or pressure. Core features are free and designed to keep community access open and equitable.


Before you need a network, it is already here.

What’s new

Version 1.5.3 includes:
- a bug fix for QnA notifications